About this role
Description
This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group.
The ideal candidate is proficient with AI tools and excited to creatively leverage AI-powered solutions to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and continuously raise the bar on how we work. We're looking for someone who is a true team player: creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and energized by the pace of a fast-growing AWS business.
Key job responsibilities
Manage complex calendars for two Directors, balancing competing priorities with sound judgment
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and expense reconciliation
Plan and execute team events, offsites, and morale activities of all sizes
Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion
Draft, edit, and manage correspondence and communications on behalf of leadership
Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization, with stakeholders ranging from engineers to senior leaders
Anticipate the needs of your leaders and the broader organization; identify issues and resolve them without being prompted
Optimize cross-team procedures, processes, and best practices that improve how the team operates
Manage projects that impact the organization (including space planning, headcount tracking, onboarding coordination, and team operations)
Mentor and support fellow EAs; contribute to a positive, collaborative EA community
Track key operational cadences (e.g., WBRs, QBRs, planning cycles) and ensure leaders are prepared
Partner with other EAs to provide seamless backup coverage and support
About the team
Amazon Connect Customer is a purpose-built agentic AI solution that is reinventing customer experience. Amazon Connect has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, and we are just getting started. We are a team that works hard, has fun, and makes history, and are searching for an Executive Assistant who shares that energy. Partnering closely with HR, finance, and program management stakeholders to support organizational initiatives and leadership priorities, you'll join a highly collaborative team of EAs who support one another and enjoy keeping our organization running smoothly.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle ambiguity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually